How to Make a Squirrel Box

Squirrel houses provide a way to observe squirrels in their natural habitat. By having a natural window into a squirrels home, you can gain an inside view into their daily lives. Squirrel boxes also provide sheltered homes for squirrels which you will come to individually know -- creating rewarding long-term memories.

Things You'll Need

  • 4 sheets of 1-inch lumber, 16 inches by 9 inches
  • 2 sheets of 1-inch lumber, 9 inches by 9 inches
  • Hammer
  • Stock nails
  • Seedless cotton
  • Drill
  • Ladder
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Instructions

    • 1

      Nail the four 16-by-9-inch sheets of lumber to create a rectangular box without a top.

    • 2

      Nail the two 9-by-9-inch lumber sheets onto the top and base of the rectangular box. Test the sturdiness of your box by gently rapping it against a tree to ensure that all sides are connected and will not break apart.

    • 3

      Dill a hole that is 4 inches in one of the 16-inch-by-9-inch sides of the rectangular box. Drill a small hole in the middle of the sheet and make circular motions around the hole with your drill to expand the hole size until it is 4 inches.

    • 4

      Stuff the seedless cotton into your squirrel box through the 4-inch hole to create a warm and soft environment that will attract squirrels to live in the box.

    • 5

      Select a tree you wish to have your squirrel box and place it at least 30 feet from the ground. Use the ladder to reach the 30-foot mark and nail both sides of the back end of box onto the tree.